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Ukraine targets major reconstruction deals despite tensions with Poland
Russian forces carried out 541 attacks on railway infrastructure and rolling stock during the first quarter of 2026 alone.
Global growth to stabilise in 3Q26 as Iran ceasefire eases energy shock - Erste Bank
A framework agreement between Washington and Tehran has already pulled oil prices lower, but Erste Group's quarterly outlook warns the inflationary scar tissue from the conflict will outlast the crisis itself across the world.
UN expert calls on Ecuador for swift probe into Polish activist's death
The United Nations special rapporteur on human rights defenders has urged Ecuador to conduct a swift, thorough and independent investigation into the death of Monika Silva Koniuszek.
Ahead of Nato summit with Trump, Ankara splashes paint on VIP route homes, detains hundreds
Security forces boost detention numbers by holding 44 bird watchers who crossed paths with a mining protest.
Europe's heat map is turning red due to annual heatwaves - IPCC
Villages in northern France have been sweltering this week as temperatures topped a record breaking 43°C in what is already clearly going to be the fourth hottest year in recorded history.
ORYNBAYEV: EU must trim Commission to strengthen global competitiveness
If the last twelve months have taught the European Union anything, it is that it must now stand on its own two feet. As economic pressures mount in an increasingly polarized world order, the EU must breathe new life into its struggling businesses.
Polish retail sales ease growth to 3% y/y in May
Middle East conflict and slower real income growth are limiting consumption growth, ING analysts said.
Polish-Ukrainian relations hit new low after Nawrocki revokes honour for Zelenskiy
Polish-Ukrainian relations have entered a deep crisis after Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked Poland’s highest honour, the Order of the White Eagle, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Isolated surges mask weak FDI trend in emerging Europe
wiiw research shows slight rise in FDI inflows with gains concentrated in a handful of economies. Romania stands out with a 45% hike.
Polish satellite firm Thorium Space raises PLN22mn in pre-IPO, misses fundraising goal
Thorium Space develops technologies targeting Europe's growing demand for independent and secure satellite communications infrastructure.
Polish president vetoes crypto assets bill for third time
President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a government bill aimed at regulating the crypto assets market, blocking legislation that would have appointed the Polish Financial Supervision Authority as the market’s main watchdog.
EU disunity deepens as foreign policy chief Kallas’ job comes under attack
France and Germany are discussing proposals for a radical overhaul of the EU’s 15-year-old diplomatic service and cutting the powers of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, in an attempt to improve the bloc’s response to geopolitical crises.
Funding round for Polish-led space tech firm ICEYE values it at €10bn
Finland-based space technology company ICEYE, with Polish CEO and co-founder, completes funding round as demand grows for sovereign intelligence systems.
Poland energy plan sees renewables dominating power growth by 2040
Poland’s updated National Energy and Climate Plan assumes a sharp increase in power capacity, renewables and nuclear generation by 2040, the government said.
Fitch cuts Poland’s 2026 GDP growth forecast by 0.3pp to 3.3%
Fitch Global Ratings cut its forecast for Poland’s economic growth in 2026 to 3.3% from 3.6%, citing weaker GDP data and lower external demand, the rating agency said on June 8.
EBRD2026: EBRD, EU expand InvestEU support with €478mn in new guarantees
Additional guarantees to enable EBRD to finance higher-risk projects that may otherwise struggle to secure commercial funding.
COMMENT: Europe risks becoming a ‘vassal’ unless it relearns power politics, Sciences Po chief warns
Europe is in a historic decline that threatens its economic model, political autonomy and global influence, and lacks the intellectual framework needed to reverse the trend, according to the head of France's elite Sciences Po university.
Middle East conflict and energy shock slow growth across EBRD regions
Bank warns higher energy costs are reigniting inflation, weakening industrial competitiveness and straining already fragile public finances
Poland's WSE main market trading volume dips 4.4% y/y in May despite strong underlying activity
WIG index closed the month at 137,007.44 points, gaining 35% y/y.
German business returns to Russia for St Petersburg Investment forum
A group of German business figures is set to attend Russia’s flagship St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) which kicks off on June 3, marking a return of top German companies to Russia’s flagship event.